Classical Civilisation

Assessment

1 The World of the Hero: This is a compulsory component comprising an in-depth study of • either Homer’s Iliad or Odyssey • and Virgil’s Aeneid This component is solely focused on the study of literature in translation. Assessment Overview 100 Marks 2 hours 20 minutes exam 40% of total A Level Content Overview 2 Culture and the arts: Learners must study one component of this component group, chosen from: • Greek Theatre • Imperial Image • Greek Art • Invention of the Barbarian Components in this group involve the study of visual and material culture. In all Greek art is combined with the study of literature in translation. Assessment Overview 75 Marks 1 hour 45 minutes exam 30% of total A Level Content Overview 3 Beliefs and ideas: Learners must study one component of this component group, chosen from: • Greek Religion • Love and Relationships • Politics of the Late Republic • Democracy and the Athenians Components in this group involve the study of an area of classical thought, in combination with either the study of literature in translation or visual/material culture. Assessment Overview 75 Marks 1 hour 45 minutes exam 30% of total A Level